The popular medical drama Transplant will return to NBC’s primetime lineup on March 6, 2022 with season two episode one. Season two episodes will air on Sundays at 10pm ET/PT.
Hamza Haq returns to lead the cast as Bashir “Bash” Hamed. John Hannah plays Dr. Jed Bishop, Laurence Leboeuf plays Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc, Jim Watson is Dr. Theo Hunter, Ayisha Issa is Dr. June Curtis, and Torri Higginson is Claire Malone.
Season 2 Episode 1 “Guardrail” Plot: Bash’s life is upended when he is reunited with a woman from his past.
Transplant Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
Transplant follows the story of Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hame, a talented doctor and Syrian refugee who fled his war-torn country with his younger sister, Amira (Sirena Gulamgaus), for a fresh start in Canada. After a truck crashes into the restaurant where he’s been working, Bash earns the chance to practice medicine again by using his field-honed skills to save lives in brilliant fashion, including that of Dr. Jed Bishop, the Chief of Emergency Medicine at York Memorial Hospital in Toronto.
Season one, which aired on NBC in 2020, ended on a cliffhanger with Dr. Bishop suffering a major stroke and a woman from Bash’s past showing up at the hospital.
Season two picks up with Bash and his fellow residents reeling after Dr. Bishop suffers a stroke. With everything at the hospital destabilized, the place that Bash had started to consider home suddenly feels precarious. As the team adjusts to new colleagues while dealing with the challenges of life, unexpected faces from the past leave Bash seriously doubting whether his “transplant” into this new world was successful.
Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed in ‘Transplant’ season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)Gord Rand as Dr. Mark Novak in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)Ayisha Issa as Dr. June Curtis and Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc and Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc and Gord Rand as Dr. Mark Novak in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)Hamza Haq as Dr. Bashir “Bash” Hamed and Laurence Leboeuf as Dr. Magalie “Mags” Leblanc in season 2 episode 1 (Photo by: Yan Turcotte/Sphere Media/CTV/NBC)
Poster for ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ (Photo Courtesy of Lucasfilm and Disney+)
Lucasfilm and Disney+ have set a May 25, 2022 premiere date for the limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi. The new series stars Ewan McGregor reprising his role as Obi-Wan and has Hayden Christensen back as Darth Vader.
The limited series’ cast includes Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, and Rupert Friend. O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie also star in the much-anticipated new entry in the Star Wars franchise.
Per Lucasfilm and Disney+: “The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat — the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.”
Hayden Christensen made his Star Wars debut in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and reprised his role in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). Ewan McGregor joined the iconic sci-fi franchise a bit earlier, debuting as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) before starring in Episode II and Episode III. Both were heard but not seen in 2019’s Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.
McGregor, Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, and Joby Harold serve as executive producers.
Production begins on ‘All Rise’ season 3 (Photo Credit: Michael Yarish / 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc)
All Rise rises from the ashes – or, more accurately, from the long list of quality TV series canceled too soon – and is set to return for a third season. However, unlike seasons one and two, season three will air on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. OWN is targeting a June 2022 launch for the third season, which will reunite all the key players, led by series star Simone Missick.
In addition to Simone Missick, returning cast members include Wilson Bethel as Deputy District Attorney Mark Callan, a long-time friend of Lola’s; Jessica Camacho as public defender Emily Lopez; J. Alex Brinson as bailiff-turned-lawyer Luke Watkins; Ruthie Ann Miles as Lola’s assistant Sherri Kansky; Lindsay Mendez as former court reporter Sara Castillo; and Lindsey Gort as private defense attorney Amy Quinn. Among the recurring cast are Samantha Marie Ware as law clerk Vanessa “Ness” Johnson, Emmy winner Paul McCrane as Judge Laski, and Suzanne Cryer as Deputy District Attorney Maggie Palmer.
The season three production announcement confirmed Marg Helgenberger will reprise her recurring role as Supervising Judge Lisa Benner. Joining the cast for the third season in recurring roles are Roger Guenveur Smith (Do the Right Thing) as Judge Marshall Thomas and Christian Keyes (The Boys) taking over the role of Robin (previously played by Todd Williams).
Dee Harris-Lawrence guides the series as showrunner and executive produces along with Simone Missick, Michael M. Robin, and Len Goldstein.
Production is currently underway on season three of the critically acclaimed courtroom drama.
The Plot, Courtesy of OWN:
“All Rise is a courthouse drama that follows the chaotic, hopeful, and sometimes absurd lives of its judges, prosecutors, and public defenders, as they work with bailiffs, clerks, police and jurors to bring justice to the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal system. Season three is all about new beginnings, picking up the night of the mid-term election as the highly-regarded Judge Lola Carmichael (Missick) awaits the results of her hotly contested seat, preparing to further push the boundaries of her courtroom in the name of justice.”
Michael Dorman and Skywalker Hughes in ‘Joe Pickett’ season 1 (Photo Credit: Spectrum)
Spectrum’s officially renewed the dramatic series Joe Pickett for a second season following its chart-topping season one debut. The series ranks first among all of Spectrum’s original content and was watched by over 1 million households during its first month in release.
Based on the bestselling books by C.J. Box, Joe Pickett stars Michael Dorman as game warden Joe Pickett, Julianna Guill as Marybeth Pickett, Sharon Lawrence as Missy, and Skywalker Hughes as Sheridan. The season one cast also includes Vivienne Guynn as April, Brendan Fletcher as Arlen, and Patrick Gallagher as Sheriff Barnum.
John Erick Dowdle and Drew Dowdle created the series and serve as directors, showrunners, and executive producers. Author C.J. Box is also involved as an executive producer as well as Red Wagon Entertainment’s Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher.
Season one premiered on December 6, 2021. Spectrum didn’t indicate when we can expect season two to arrive.
The Plot, Courtesy of Spectrum:
Season One followed a dedicated game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigated the shifting socio-political climate of a small rural town on the verge of economic collapse. The Pickett family quickly found themselves in the crosshairs when a murder victim wound up on their doorstep and they were forced to navigate a tangled web of schemes, secrets, and conspiracy amidst the scenic vistas of the Wyoming wilderness.
FX has set an April 19, 2022 premiere date for the much-anticipated fourth season of Mayans M.C. starring JD Pardo. Season four will kick off with the release of the first two episodes airing back to back on April 19th, followed by new episodes of the 10 episode season airing on subsequent Tuesdays.
In addition to JD Pardo as EZ, the season four cast includes Clayton Cardenas as Angel, Edward James Olmos as Felipe, and Michael Irby as Bishop. Danny Pino returns as Miguel Galindo, Carla Baratta is Adelita, Raoul Max Trujillo is Taza, Richard Cabral is Coco, and Emilio Rivera is Marcus.
Returning cast members also include Sarah Bolger as Emily, Frankie Loyal as Tranq, Joseph Lucero as Creeper, and Vincent Vargas as Gilly.
The Sons of Anarchy spinoff comes from co-creators Kurt Sutter and Elgin James. James, Sutter, and Hilton Smith are executive producers.
FX released the following description of the season four plot:
Mayans M.C. follows the life of Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes (Pardo), a member of the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Once the golden boy with the American Dream in his grasp, EZ, his brother Angel (Cardenas) and the rest of the Santo Padre M.C. face retaliation from other chapters after a failed attempt to align under one King. Meanwhile, EZ and Angel have grown distant from their father Felipe (Olmos) after a heart-wrenching betrayal.
The trailer for FX’s Better Things season five puts fans of the critically acclaimed series through the emotional wringer. It’s fantastic we finally get new episodes, but seeing the trailer makes the fact there’s only one season left really hit home.
Pamela Adlon returns to lead the cast as Sam Fox, with Mikey Madison back as Max, Hannah Riley back as Frankie, Olivia Edward as Duke, and Celia Imrie as Phyllis. Adlon is the fifth season’s sole director and also serves as writer and executive producer.
Better Things season five will premiere with the release of the first two episodes on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.
Poster for ‘Better Things’ season 5 (Photo Credit: FX)
The Plot, Courtesy of FX:
In its fifth and final chapter, Better Things focuses on ‘the road ahead’ for its unconventional, unfiltered heroine, Sam Fox (Adlon), so devoted to her life as a working actor and single mother of three that she’s left little time for that one elusive thing: herself. As she navigates three daughters, each coming of age; the challenges of her chosen career; and her mother’s increasing signs of aging (as well as her own) — Sam embraces each moment, and each member of her family, with a fierce love, raw honesty and biting humor. As each of the Fox women come of age into the next phase of their life, they are inspired to reevaluate themselves, learn from the past and find their own direction.
ABC’s primetime drama A Million Little Things will finally return from its nearly three-month winter break with season four episode nine. “any way the wind blows” will air on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT.
David Giuntoli stars as Eddie Saville, Romany Malco plays Rome Howard, Christina Moses is Regina Howard, Grace Park plays Katherine Saville, and James Roday Rodriguez stars as Gary Mendez. Allison Miller is Maggie Bloom, Stephanie Szostak is Delilah Dixon, Floriana Lima is Darcy Cooper, Tristan Byon is Theo Saville, Lizzy Greene is Sophie Dixon, and Chance Hurstfield plays Danny Dixon.
“any way the wind blows” Plot: Gary learns some new things about Maggie on their road trip to Albany. Eddie helps Rome in a time of need, and Regina sets boundaries with her father. Katherine reunites with someone from her past on this episode.
David Giuntoli in ‘A Million Little Things’ season 4 episode 9 (ABC/David Bukach)Christina Moses and Alejandra Flores in season 4 episode 9 (ABC/David Bukach)Andrea Navedo in season 4 episode 9 (ABC/David Bukach)David Giuntoli in season 4 episode 9 (ABC/David Bukach)Andrea Navedo in season 4 episode 9 (ABC/David Bukach)Christina Moses in season 4 episode 9 (ABC/David Bukach)David Giuntoli and Romany Malco in season 4 episode 9 (ABC/David Bukach)
The Theodore Roosevelt miniseries from executive producers Doris Kearns Goodwin, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Davisson will air on The History Channel on Memorial Day 2022. History debuted the first trailer for the upcoming fourth production in its presidential miniseries franchise and confirmed the Theodore Roosevelt project will air over two days: May 30 and May 31 at 8pm ET/PT.
The five-hour event series is based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Leadership: In Turbulent Times.
“Working with The History Channel has proved an ongoing source of pride as we are united in our commitment to tell meaningful stories of presidential history and leadership for audiences across the globe,” stated Goodwin. “Bringing the fiery and fair-minded Theodore Roosevelt to life has been a particular `dee-light’, as it’s been to work with partners Appian Way and RadicalMedia, to show how Teddy sought to create a sense of common purpose among all people, using his leadership not simply to stoke his base and solidify faction, but rather, to find common ground in order to knit classes and regions of people together.”
Malcolm Venville directed and executive produces along with RadicalMedia’s Jon Kamen, Dave Sirulnick, and Zara Duffy. Pastimes Productions’ Doris Kearns Goodwin and Beth Laski also executive produce along with Appian Way Productions’ DiCaprio and Davisson. Additional executive producers include Knute Walker and The History Channel’s Eli Lehrer, Mary E. Donahue, and Jennifer Wagman.
“History has cemented itself as the premier destination for presidential documentary content that tells the definitive yet complex stories of our most influential leaders – Washington, Grant, Lincoln, and now our fourth installment – Theodore Roosevelt,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The History Channel. “Teddy was a fascinating man of many contradictions and we are proud to partner again with modern-day leaders in their own right — Doris and Leo — to bring this President’s larger-than-life story to our audience.”
The History Channel released the following description of Theodore Roosevelt:
This two-night premium documentary event Theodore Roosevelt will explore the breadth and depth of one of history’s most interesting men—a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer, and author who suffered profound personal loss and became at age 42 the youngest president of the United States, having a monumental impact that is still felt today. From coming to understand Roosevelt’s privileged yet sickly childhood, viewers will see how his early motivation and perseverance to “make” his body set him up for a lifelong pursuit of fighting injustice.
His resilience, humility, empathy, ambition, political acumen, and humor are on full display as he moves seamlessly through a long and winding career from the Dakota Badlands to the halls of power in New York, from the battlefields of Cuba leading the “Rough Riders” to victory during the Spanish-American War and eventually to the White House when the assassination of William McKinley catapulted him to the presidency during one of the most turbulent periods in American history.
By combining expert interviews, premium dramatic live-action sequences as well as Roosevelt’s own words and rich archival material, this documentary event will chart Roosevelt’s riveting journey and timely story showcasing how his relentless and compassionate determination to fight for the working man reshaped the political landscape forever and helped propel America into the 20th century.
Theodore Roosevelt includes interviews with renowned historians and authors Dr. H.W. Brands, Col. USMC Ret. Doug Douds, Dr. Kathleen Dalton, Dr. Douglas Brinkley, Dr. Megan Kate Nelson, Dr. Leroy G. Dorsey, Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Clay Jenkinson, Roosevelt’s great-grandson Tweed Roosevelt and more. Rufus Jones (Camping, Hunderby) portrays Theodore Roosevelt in the series.
A&E’s just released teaser trailers for the upcoming documentary Biography: Bobby Brown and the series Bobby Brown: Every Little Step. The Bobby Brown documentary will be released over two nights – May 30 and 31 – at 8pm ET/PT. The 12 episode series premieres on May 31st at 10pm ET/PT.
Both projects feature interviews and exclusive footage, with the series delving into Brown’s professional life and personal struggles.
A&E Network released the following descriptions of the two upcoming Bobby Brown projects:
“From growing up in the housing projects of Roxbury, Massachusetts, through his rise to fame with New Edition and beyond, Bobby Brown shares his personal journey like never before in Biography: Bobby Brown. In exclusive interviews, the R&B icon unveils his struggles with substance abuse, his marriage to Whitney Houston, the devastating loss of Houston and his two children and his life as a devoted father and husband to Alicia Etheredge-Brown.
Confronting his very personal yet very public struggles, Brown recounts what it was like to become a music phenomenon at such a young age in this tell-all documentary. In an effort to come to terms with his tumultuous past, Bobby, for the very first time, visits the gravesite of Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina and holds a deeply moving tribute in honor of Bobby Junior. The documentary includes interviews with Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Keith Sweat, Babyface, New Edition’s Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe and Johnny Gill, as well as his family, friends, and those who experienced this journey with him. Over the course of two nights, viewers will get to hear never-before-heard stories as they reflect on Bobby’s life both on and off stage.
After facing immense tragedy and adversity in the public eye, the Browns are ready to invite fans into their world as they embark on a new chapter of life in the 12-episode docuseries Bobby Brown: Every Little Step. Through exclusive access into their day-to-day lives, follow along as Bobby juggles his music career, raising a family, dealing with the recent loss of his son, sobriety, and focusing on his physical health. There’s never a dull moment in the Brown household as they move through the triumphs and travails of everyday life and prepare for new adventures.”
Universal Pictures’ trailer for the new adaptation of Stephen King’sFirestarter finds the parents of a young girl with extraordinary powers arguing over the best approach to keeping her safe. The dad’s certain that if the feds ever discover her pyrokinetic powers the authorities will lock her away forever.
King’s Firestarter was previously adapted into a feature film in 1984 with Drew Barrymore playing the young girl with special powers. This version has Ryan Kiera Armstrong (American Horror Story: Double Feature) starring as Charlie. Zac Efron (Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile) plays her dad, Andy, and Sydney Lemmon (Succession) is her mom, Vicky.
Kurtwood Smith (Amityville: The Awakening), John Beasley (The Purge: Anarchy), Michael Greyeyes (Home Before Dark), and Gloria Reuben (Mr. Robot) also star.
Keith Thomas (The Vigil) directed from a screenplay by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills). Blumhouse’s Jason Blum and Weed Road Pictures’ Akiva Goldsman produce, with Ryan Turek, Gregory Lessans, Scott Teems, Martha De Laurentiis, J.D. Lifshitz, and Raphael Margules executive producing.
John Carpenter (Halloween, Christine, The Fog) joins his fellow Halloween franchise composers Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies to compose Firestarter‘s score.
Universal will release Firestarter in theaters and on Peacock on May 13, 2022.
The Plot:
In a new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic thriller from the producers of The Invisible Man, a girl with extraordinary pyrokinetic powers fights to protect her family and herself from sinister forces that seek to capture and control her.
For more than a decade, parents Andy (Efron) and Vicky (Lemmon) have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie (Armstrong) from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating fire into a weapon of mass destruction.
Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain. But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. After an incident reveals the family’s location, a mysterious operative (Greyeyes) is deployed to hunt down the family and seize Charlie once and for all. Charlie has other plans.
